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  • <h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Start off Small

    Children often have a hard time learning to play on a full-size guitar. They may find it difficult to reach over, to hold, and to press down the strings to form chords. The younger a child and the shorter their height and arm length, the smaller the guitar you should buy. There are six guitar scale sizes to choose from. The most common sizes for children are one-half and three-quarters.

    On the Other: Go Full-Size

    Another option is to just buy a full-size guitar for your child. If your child keeps playing, he or she will eventually grow out of a small-scale guitar and you will have to spend more money on a newer, more expensive larger one. Your child may not learn the correct spacing between frets on a small-scale guitar. Short-scale guitars are also more likely to have performance issues and not sound full.

    Bottom Line

    Most musicians and guitar store owners agree that you should start off with a small-scale guitar for your child, depending on their height and age. When your child is older, bigger, or skilled enough, they can move on to a full-size guitar.

    Source:

    Buying a Child's First Guitar: Ages 3-11

    How to buy a beginner guitar

    Buying Your Guitar

    Resource:

    Buying a Child's First Guitar: Ages 3-11

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